Extron electronic MLS 103 V, MLS 102 VGA Saving and restoring configurations, Emulation mode

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Switcher (MLS) Config

The Switcher (MLS) Config screen, shown below, allows you to make adjustments without having to use the front panel controls.

In this part of the program you can:

•Set the per-input audio gain or attenuation.

•Set overall volume; this is the same as the User Mode volume adjustment.

•Set the RGB delay period (MLS 102 VGA model only).

•Reset the switcher to factory default settings.

Saving and restoring configurations

The MLS can be configured via RS-232 communication, and the configuration settings can be saved to a file for later use.

1.In the MediaLink Control Program, select File, then select Save Configuration as... .

2.Save the file as filename.MLK. An unlimited number of configuration files can be saved as long as each file has a unique file name ending in .MLK.

3.To retrieve the configuration from within the MediaLink Control Program, select File, then select Restore Configuration from... . A set of all the switcher and audio adjustment settings will be downloaded into the MLS.

Emulation mode

The MediaLink Control Program features an emulation mode so you can set up a MediaLink system before equipment is available on site. In emulation mode a MediaLink Controller is always included in the system. You select which MLS switcher and which control modules will be connected to the MLC. For a stand-alone MLS (without an MLC), connect the MLS directly to the host computer for setup rather than using emulation mode.

You can save the emulated settings to a configuration file, then load that configuration file to the switcher (or switcher and MLC) when equipment is available.

1.	Start the control program by double-
	clicking on the MediaLnk Control Pgm
	icon in the Extron Electronics group or
	folder. The Comm Port Selection
	screen (shown at right) appears.
2.	Click on the Emulate radio button, then
	click on OK. The Initialize Emulated
	MediaLink Configuration from... dialog box appears.

3.Because you will be creating a brand new configuration, select Cancel instead of selecting a driver file.

The Save

Emulated

MediaLink Configuration as... dialog

box appears.

4.Enter a filename of your choice for storing the configuration settings, then select Save.

The Emulation Configuration dialog box appears.

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